Nicole Kidman made headlines at the 2026 Met Gala by deliberately avoiding fellow Australian actor Hugh Jackman and his girlfriend Sutton Foster, insiders reveal. The Oscar-winning actress, who co-chaired this year’s gala alongside Beyoncé, Anna Wintour, and Venus Williams, chose to keep her distance following the fallout from Jackman’s high-profile divorce.
Sources close to the event confirm Kidman’s move was driven by loyalty to Jackman’s estranged wife Deborra-Lee Furness. According to a source cited by Rob Shuter, “Nicole is firmly Team Deb. She believes Deb was deeply hurt by how everything unfolded, and Nicole isn’t interested in pretending otherwise just because Hugh showed up with a new woman on his arm.”
This year’s gala, held amidst rumors and whispers about Jackman’s personal life, marked the public debut of the couple Jackman and Foster. Yet behind the glamour, tension lingered. The source noted that Deborra-Lee Furness’s “betrayal” comment remains a sore point in Hollywood circles, with many siding against Jackman’s actions — including Kidman.
Despite the undercurrent of drama, Kidman’s approach was reportedly respectful and non-confrontational. “She didn’t want drama. But she also wasn’t going to play happy families for the cameras,” the insider added.
On the night, Kidman stunned in a custom red sequin-and-feather gown designed by Matthieu and Chanel. Her signature blonde hair, styled with bangs softly framing her face, complemented her radiant look. In an exclusive Vogue interview, she emphasized how the gown and beauty choices centered around the gala’s theme, selected by Anna Wintour and The Met Museum. “Once I had my first fitting, I knew that the skin and the beauty just had to center on the idea of radiance,” Kidman shared.
Her daughter, Sunday Rose, accompanied her, providing a striking mother-daughter moment amidst the evening’s high-profile attendees and media frenzy.
The Met Gala this year continued to reflect not only artistic expression but also the tangled realities of Hollywood relationships. With Kidman’s clear stance, the event underscored ongoing personal and professional dynamics playing out behind the scenes in Tinseltown.
For fans and followers in Kentucky and across the United States, Kidman’s appearance and choice to quietly sidestep Jackman highlight how public figures manage sensitive personal connections under intense scrutiny.
As the 2026 awards season unfolds, all eyes will remain on Kidman’s next moves both on and off the screen, especially as she continues to rebuild her life post-divorce from Keith Urban. Meanwhile, Jackman’s new relationship with Foster will likely keep media attention focused on their evolving story.
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